2318 - Hot Prospects of the Week - April 14, 2026

In this week's Hot Prospects of the Week podcast, Rich Wells from Prospect361.com delivers his top six minor league prospects for April 14, 2026, despite a delayed release due to personal moving challenges. He highlights Max Clark as his top prospect, praising his five-tool talent, elite hitting, speed, and defensive ability, projecting him for a 25+ stolen base, 10-15 home run, and .280-.300 batting average profile. Jesus Madej is lauded as a potential future star with elite power and a superior hit tool compared to Connor Griffin, despite not yet being eligible for top prospect rankings. Franklin Arise is noted for his exceptional contact rate and emerging power, making him a high-value fantasy asset despite average speed. Theo Gillian is highlighted for a strong start with power and speed, though currently sidelined. On the pitching side, Noah Schultz is discussed as a high-upside, raw 6'10" righty with electric stuff but control issues, likely to be demoted for development. Robbie Snelling is praised for his dominant control, high spin rates, and mid-rotation potential. Wells emphasizes the importance of hitting with authority over stolen bases in modern MLB, advocating for players who generate loud contact and extra-base hits. The episode concludes with a strong call to action for Patreon support, offering exclusive content including full minor league write-ups, draft targets, Discord access, and early podcast access. Rich reaffirms the value of data-driven prospect evaluation and shares confidence in his early-season draft picks. He also expresses optimism about the Milwaukee Brewers' farm system and the Marlins' potential for future pitching depth, while cautioning that players like Jacob Marcy must improve their offensive production to remain in the majors.